Samael formed in Switzerland in 1987. Previously to this release, they had put out several demos and an EP. They all differ in sound quality, the best being the “Medieval Prophecy” EP, but they’re all worth a listen. “Worship Him” was better produced than the EP, and way more atmospheric (probably helped by tons of reverb!). […]
Author: OldSchoolManiac
Rockin' since 1989. As my name would suggest, Old School Metal is my bag.
Hardcore Punk is an essential part of the sound of Thrash Metal, and this album has been especially influential. Discharge formed in Stoke-on-Trent in the UK in 1977. To begin with they were heavily influenced by the original UK Punk movement (Sex Pistols, The Clash etc.), but after early lineup changes their sound got faster […]
South America is one of my most favourite areas of the world for Metal, and a large number of those bands are from Brazil. Here’s five underground gems of Brazilian Thrash Metal: 1. Chakal – Abominable Anno Domini (Cogumelo Records, 1987) Chakal formed in 1985 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. They put out a demo and […]
The first in a new feature of, well, releases that aren’t Thrash Metal! When people think of old school Swedish Death Metal, the first release that comes to mind is generally Entombed’s “Left Hand Path“. And for no small reason, it’s an awesome album! But for me, Grave’s debut full-length “Into The Grave” is a […]
This total classic of an album is one of my fave N.W.O.B.H.M. (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) releases. It’s a real shame Diamond Head were never as popular as, for example, Iron Maiden (who also came from the N.W.O.B.H.M. movement). The songs on this release are just awesome, I’ve seen interviews with guitarist Brian […]
(This is the first in a new feature on releases that have influenced Thrash Metal) There’s no debate in my opinion that Venom were “Band Zero” when it comes to extreme Metal. They were unfairly slated by a lot of people when they started out, but with hindsight they’re praised as probably the biggest influence […]
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